Michael Duff is hoping to be back in action soon after picking up an injury during the opening day victory over Nottingham Forest.

The defender endured a bitter-sweet start to the new Championship campaign, having to be substituted after 20 minutes with a calf problem, but was pleased to see the team pick-up a hard earned clean sheet to accompany the three points.

"It was a fantastic result for the boys, but a bit disappointing that I had to come off injured after 20 minutes," Duff told ClaretsPlayer.

"It's not as bad as we first thought though and hopefully I won't be out for too long. It could have been a lot worse, the main thing was getting the three points and the clean sheet.

"The physio doesn't think I've pulled my calf, they think it was a cramp that came on, although it felt like I had pulled it. It got worse though and I was worried about costing the team a goal, so I had to come off.

"It's frustrating because you spend six weeks trying to get fit, I then got the nod to start and to come off injured with something inconspicuous was disappointing."

Clarke Carlisle impressed when he came on to replace Duff

Duff believes Saturday's situation illustrates the need for strength in depth and the Clarets are fortunate to have several defenders in their ranks, with the competition for places as tough as ever.

"The size of the squad is going to be vital this season, Clarke Carlisle came in and was outstanding which is what we want," added Duff.

"We need competition for places. Clarke came in and made his point, so hopefully I'll get my chance soon to do the same.

"The defence is one area of the team where we have got strength in depth and that was one of the pleasing aspects about Saturday.

"Although we can play a lot better, it was a clean sheet and we haven't conceded many in pre-season, so hopefully we can carry on in that vein."

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